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Down, Bromley, Kent. S.E.

Sept. 1, 1868

My dear Sir

I suppose you have returned from your trip to the
Continent, as we have from the I. of Wight.

I write now to ask whether you will give me the real
pleasure of seeing you here on Sat. the 12th. I will try to
get Mr. Wallace and Bates to come at the same time. Your
best route will be to join the S.E. Railway at New Cross and
come to Orpington Station. If it will suit you to arrive at
Orpington Station at 5.44 (which will be in good time for
our dinner) I will send my carriage to meet you and I can
send you back on Monday morning, at whatever hour you like.
I do hope you may be able to come and that I may have the
pleasure of thanking you in person for your great kindness.